Insomnia, waking too early or groggy during the day, and difficulty concentrating and remembering things are signs of sleep problems. A bad night’s sleep can also affect a person’s ability to react and cope with everyday stressors, like work pressure, relationships or health concerns. And it can even impair a person’s judgement and decision-making abilities. […]

The bed is the foundation for restful sleep. It should support your back, promote proper spinal alignment and provide cushioning that minimizes pressure on key areas like your shoulders and hips. A mattress’s firmness, edge support and responsiveness can also affect your ability to snooze comfortably. Whether you prefer a soft or firm feel, there’s […]

Throughout the ages philosophers, prophets and poets have struggled to define love. Scientists have been less comfortable studying it, but in recent decades they’ve loosened up a bit and started to understand the mechanics of love better. They’ve found that it is a complex emotion and can take on many forms, from the bond between […]

Almost everyone can testify to how much better they feel mentally and physically after a good night’s sleep. But few people understand the underlying science behind it, and how a lack of quality sleep can lead to problems such as poor immune function, weakened resistance to disease, and a tendency towards obesity. Sleep affects virtually […]

A bed is a large piece of furniture that people sleep or rest on, traditionally comprising a rectangular framework supporting a mattress (or formerly, a fabric case stuffed with a soft, springy material). It may be adorned with sheets, blankets and pillows. It may also include a footboard and headboard. Beds come in a variety […]

Love is a complex, multifaceted emotion. It comes in many forms: a bond with family, the camaraderie of friends and the butterflies of romantic feelings. It enriches our lives and gives us support during difficult times. It also needs care and understanding to grow. And yet, despite the myriad ways we experience love, it is […]

Sleep is a complex phenomenon, yet it has a critical impact on our health. Without it, we experience a wide range of negative consequences including cardiovascular problems, a weakened immune system, higher risk of obesity and diabetes, impaired thinking and memory, and mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Over millions of years, sleep has […]

A bed is a piece of furniture used to sleep on. It usually consists of a frame with a mattress and can include a headboard, foot board and side rails. Some beds are also equipped with storage drawers, pillows, blankets and sheets. A bed can be made from a variety of materials, including wood, metal […]

If you can’t stop thinking about someone and daydreaming about them, you might be falling in love. But what exactly is that feeling? Researchers have made a lot of progress in understanding what’s involved when you fall in love. And they’ve found that the brain activity related to that experience looks different than that tied […]

We’re all familiar with how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep. What’s less well understood is how important a role sleep plays in regulating our body’s major systems, strengthening key processes that fight disease and improve fitness and appearance, and helping us think clearly and make good decisions. While many of these […]